The Arizona minimum wage for 2026 is $15.15 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1. Flagstaff and Tucson set higher local minimum wages.
Employers may take a tip credit of up to $3.00/hour, so the tipped cash wage is $12.15 as long as tips bring workers to the full minimum.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Arizona follows the FLSA for overtime.
Related labor laws in Arizona
Paid sick leave
Required. Arizona requires paid sick time under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Arizona follows the FLSA for overtime.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Industrial Commission of Arizona.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Arizona and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
Local minimum wages in Arizona
Several Arizona cities and counties set a minimum wage above the state rate. Employers must pay the higher local rate for work done there.